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Solar panels and EV chargers in Millbrae

Millbrae's own rules on solar panels and EV chargers, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Millbrae Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Millbrae's code says

Millbrae code What Millbrae's code adds
EV charger permit
  • Administrative review; ministerial approval when the checklist, standards and requirements are met with no specific adverse impacts.
    § 9.20.060 · code text
    the City will approve the permit ministerially.
  • Electronic submittal is allowed.
    § 9.20.050 · code text
    Permit application and other required documents may be submitted electronically to the City
Solar permit process
  • Administrative, nondiscretionary review; same-day permit over the counter for complete applications meeting the checklist and standard plan; only one inspection.
    Applies: Small residential rooftop solar systems.
    § 9.15.060 · code text
    The City will issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for over-the-counter applications
  • Electronic submittal and electronic signatures are accepted.
    § 9.15.050 · code text
    Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents will be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.
Review time
  • 1 to 3 business days.
    Applies: Complete electronic applications meeting the approved checklist and standard plan.
    § 9.15.060 · code text
    or within one to three business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Millbrae?

Millbrae's code: Administrative, nondiscretionary review; same-day permit over the counter for complete applications meeting the checklist and standard plan; only one inspection. (Small residential rooftop solar systems.) (§ 9.15.060); Administrative review; ministerial approval when the checklist, standards and requirements are met with no specific adverse impacts. (§ 9.20.060).

General information, not legal advice.

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